Profile: Rated second among North American goalies on CSS final ranking. ... Missed the beginning of the season with a groin injury. ... Finished as the WHL wins leader, second in save percentage and third in goals-against average. ... Named the 2000 WHL Rookie of the Year after leading Rob and Scott Niedermayer's Ice to the Memorial Cup.

Scouting report: Semibutterfly goalie; he will get his pads down for low shots but stay on his feet for high shots. ... Quick glove hand and possesses good rebound control. ... Known for good recovery and is excellent at reading the play and reading through traffic. ... Must improve his puck handling.

Compares to: Curtis Joseph.

Quick quote: "I've been in this league for years, and I've never seen a goaltender as well prepared and mentally tough. ... He puts a calming effect on our dressing room before big games." -- Kootenay coach Ryan McGill.

10. Dan Hamhuis Age, hometown: 18, Smithers, British Columbia.

Vitals: 6-0, 195, Defenseman.

2000-01 team: Prince George (WHL).

2000-01 statistics: 62 games, 13 goals, 59 points, 125 PIM.

Profile: Rated second among North American skaters on CSS final ranking, third at midseason. ... Captain of Team Orr at the 2001 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. ... Was the WHL's Defenseman of the Month twice last season.

Scouting report: Teams might be scared off by his size, but he's willing to get involved with hip checks and open-ice hits. ... Best offensive defenseman in the draft, but not as skilled a player as Rostislav Klesla, whom Columbus took with the fourth pick last year. ... Tremendous skater with good agility, speed and balance. ... Intelligent and makes good decisions. ... Confident puck handler who can lead the offensive rush with terrific stick handling, passing and shooting abilities.

Compares to: Eric Desjardins.

Quick quote: "He's very good defensively, he's very gifted offensively and he's a great open-ice hitter. ... He's a very levelheaded kid." -- Prince George coach Ed Dempsey.

11. Tuomo Ruutu Age, hometown: 18, Vantaa, Finland.

Vitals: 6-2, 196, Center.

2000-01 team: Jokerit (Finland Div. I).

2000-01 statistics: 47 games, 11 goals, 22 points, 86 PIM.

Profile: Rated fifth among Europeans on CSS final ranking. ... The youngest player in the top Finnish league this season. ... Earned a gold medal with the Finnish under-18 team at the 2000 under-18 world championship, leading his team with eight points in seven games. ... His older brothers Jarkko (68th in 1998) and Mikko (201st in 1999) have been selected by Vancouver and Ottawa, respectively. ... Plays on a line with Mikko. ... Sidelined through August because of knee surgery.

Scouting report: Can play wing, as well and plays a power game and is strong on faceoffs. ... Scores goals through hard work but is not a natural finisher.

Compares to: Adam Deadmarsh.

Quick quote: "He is tough and aggressive like his brothers, but much more talented. He is very strong and likes a physical game with lots of open-ice hitting. Tuomo's high overall skill level and fine hockey sense make him an excellent prospect." -- European Scouting Service's Goran Stubb.

Profile: Rated first among North American goalies on CSS final ranking. ... Hampered by injury (groin) and illness (mononucleosis) all season. ... The Mooseheads' starting goalie in the 2000 Memorial Cup tournament but lost his job in this season's QMJHL playoffs.

Scouting report: Stock has dropped but is athletic and acrobatic. ... Has fast glove hand and makes good use of blocker and stick to direct shots into corners. ... Butterfly goalie who loves to challenge. ... Needs to work on skating and puck handling.

Compares to: Nikolai Khabibulin.

Quick quote: "Pascal has very strong athletic ability and a great work ethic. He has an excellent mental game, very focused and very cool under pressure."